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Watched the Blackmon videos. I liked how at the ~3:10 mark he runs a fade where he angles in a little to move the Cb then he moves to the corner giving Weeden room to put the ball. I liked how after he fumbled the ball in the KSU game that cost them the lead, he basically says give me the ball, I will win this game for us.
When I watch him play I can't help but see Terrell Owens. We take him at #4, Cordy Glenn at #22 then Turbin later and we have a very powerful team. Take Lamar Miller at #37 instead of Turbin and we have an offense that can score on any given play.
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Yeah, Blackmon strikes me as the "give me the ball because I will win the game for us" kind of guy as compared to the "give me the ball because I need all the glory" type of diva. But, I'm biased because I really like the guy.
I just think that having him opposite Greg Little would just plain punish defenders. I think about how he tossed aside that DB from Stanford in the Fiesta Bowl. Sometimes on those slants, he just looks like he reaches out and snags that ball because he wants to start hurting people. I love that.
All that being said, I still think we go Richardson, and I have absolutely no problem with that.
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Am I the only one that pronounces hyperbole "Hyper-bowl" instead of "hy-per-bo-le"?
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Eh, as someone else pointed out, Braylon Edwards did nice things for kids, too.
I don't use that as a "diva" meter. JMHO
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All WRs want the ball.
ALL OF THEM.
Marvin Harrison, the quietest WR, during an interview once said that in PRACTICE (talkin' bout practice!) that if he doesn't get the ball after a while he gets antsy...
Braylon's problem wasn't WANTING the ball, it was CATCHING it...
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Yep. My cousin played QB at a small college, and even there, every single WR would come back after every single pass play and tell him how they were open.
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Watched the Blackmon videos. I liked how at the ~3:10 mark he runs a fade where he angles in a little to move the Cb then he moves to the corner giving Weeden room to put the ball. I liked how after he fumbled the ball in the KSU game that cost them the lead, he basically says give me the ball, I will win this game for us.
When I watch him play I can't help but see Terrell Owens. We take him at #4, Cordy Glenn at #22 then Turbin later and we have a very powerful team. Take Lamar Miller at #37 instead of Turbin and we have an offense that can score on any given play.
Well said - good ideas!
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Very valid points on the drops.
More targets = more opportunities and that includes opportunities for drops.
Btw I have been on the Weeden to Blackmon bus to Cleveland for some time now. In between we need to draft a RT.
If Colt pans out at QB this year, then all the better.
If he doesn't, then we have another option next season and one who will not be a rookie and will be more ready to help us over next years said rookie QB.
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Very true. Good point about the QB situation.
Adding Blackmon and Weeden together brings an already established chemistry and continuity. A lot of those routes, adjustments and throws are what the west coast offense calls for. I think Blackmon would be excited to go to any team that added him and his QB. That could be a good thing for anyone worried about hearing Blackmon doesn't want to come to Cleveland.
Another part of passing game prospects not wanting to come to Cleveland is the Lake Effect climate bringing cold winds and slippery footballs as early late October. When we think about it, the only WR excited to go to Chicago is one that was in trouble with the law in Miami and his old QB is already there. WRs (prospects or free agents) aren't wishing to go to Buffalo either unless they've exhausted their welcome in other cities. I grew up on Lake Ontario in Western, NY, which is ideal for ground control football. If someone wants to ask why receivers would prefer Detroit or Minnesota, I think controlled indoor climates in October, November and December has a big part in this. If this has become exclusively a passing league, you're probably going to see more WRs and QBs hoping to get snagged by teams in warm weather or indoor climates. Not everyone mind you, but I'm sure every one with an agent on their hip thinking numbers driving the next contract.
There's exceptions to the weather thing like an Aaron Rodgers attraction to Green Bay or a Tom Brady to New England. Having said, the last time GB went to the Superbowl and won it - they beat ATL indoors and the rest of their playoff opponents on the road. When they beat Chicago - their game winning TD pass came from Chicago's backup QB on a pic 6 in a defensive battle. This year the Pack had home field advantage and lost in the playoffs. Anyone remember what Peyton Manning looked like in New England snow in January? For that matter, Dan Fouts and Brian Sipe had prolific passing games cement walled with below zero wind chills and icy grounds in post season games in Ohio.
I used to hate the thought of a dome when running games were emphasized.
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3rd round is complete:
3rd round:
Pick # 64 Colts – Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse Pick # 65 49ers (from Rams via Cardinals) - Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State Pick # 66 Vikings - Marvin McNutt, WR, Iowa Pick # 67 Titans (from Browns) - Casey Hayward, CB, Vanderbilt Pick # 68 Bucs - Chase Minnifield, CB, Virginia Pick # 69 Redskins - Vontaze Burfict, LB, Arizona State Pick # 70 Jaguars - Cam Johnson, DE, Virginia Pick # 71 Bills - Mychal Kendricks, LB, California Pick # 72 Dolphins - Mitchell Schwartz, OG, California Pick # 73 Dolphins (from Carolina via Chicago) - Billy Winn, DE, Boise State Pick # 74 Chiefs - Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State Pick # 75 Seahawks – Sean Spence, LB, Miami Pick # 76 Texans (from Eagles) - Jamell Fleming, CB, Oklahoma Pick # 77 Jets - Mike Martin, DT, Michigan Pick # Raiders – selected Terrelle Pryor in supplemental draft Pick # 78 Chargers - Ronnell Lewis, LB, Oklahoma Pick # 79 Bears - Orson Charles, TE, Georgia Pick # 80 Rams (from Cardinals) - Brandon Washington, OG, Miami Pick # 81 Cowboys – Derek Wolfe, DT/DE, Cincinnati Pick # 82 Titans - Ben Jones, C, Georgia Pick # 83 Colts (from Bengals) – Bruce Irvin, DE/OLB, West Virginia Pick # 84 Lions - Chris Polk, RB, Washington Pick # 85 Steelers - Josh Chapman, DT, Alabama Pick # 86 Falcons (Slide from #84) - Michael Brewster, C, Ohio State Pick # 87 Broncos – Chris Givens, WR, Wake Forest Pick # 88 Eagles (from Texans) - Trumaine Johnson, CB, Montana Pick # 89 Saints - Jeff Allen, OT, Illinois Pick # 90 Packers - Tyrone Crawford, DE, Boise State Pick # 91 Ravens - George Iloka, S, Boise State Pick # 92 49ers - Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina Pick # 93 Patriots - Bernard Pierce, RB, Temple Pick # 94 Giants - AJ Jenkins, WR, Illinois cPick # 95 Raiders - Nigel Bradham, OLB, FSU
Colts did a small uptrade to secure Irvin and Falcons FO missed their pick due to holidays (picked 2 spots later)
Still available:
RB: Pead, Turbin, Gray, James
WR: Adams, Wright, Criner, Toon, Broyles, Hilton, D.Jones, Childs, R.Matthews
S: Taylor, T.Robinson, Hardin
OL: Stephenson, Mosley, Potter, Bergstrom, McCants, J.Brown, Kelemete, Nix
DE: M.Jackson, Bequette, Guyton
DT: Randall, J.Howard, DaJ Harris, Roy, Forston
LB: K.Robinson, Wilber, Kaddu, D.Davis, Manning, T.Lewis, E.Acho, JM Johnson, Carder, Cole, Trevathan
CB: T.Wade, Bolden, Brooks, Bentley, L.Johnson, Judie, Prater
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Next pick is nearing, huddle up:
4th round:
Pick # 96 Rams - Travis Lewis, LB, Oklahoma Pick # 97 Bengals (from Colts) – Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma Pick # 98 Vikings - James-Michael Johnson, LB, Nevada Pick # 99 Texans (from Bucs via Eagles) - Demario Davis, ILB, Arkansas State Pick # 100 Titans (from Browns) - Terrell Manning, OLB, NC State Pick # 101 Jaguars - Robert Turbin, RB, Utah State Pick # 102 Redskins - Greg Childs, WR, Arkansas Pick # 103 Dolphins - Marvin Jones, WR, Cal Pick # 104 Panthers - Leonard Johnson, CB, Iowa State Pick # 105 Bills - Keenan Robinson, OLB, Texas Pick # 106 Seahawks – LaMichael James, RB, Oregon
11 picks left...my top prospects left, in no order: RB Pead, RB Gray, WR Adams, WR J.Wright, WR Criner, WR Toon, WR Matthews, WR Hilton, S Taylor, S Robinson, DE Bequette, DE M.Jackson, OL J.Brown, OL Kelemete, OL Potter, OL Bergstrom, OL McCants, DT DaJ Harris, CB Brooks, CB Bentley, C Blake, OLB Kaddu
Other mostly higher ranked "names" I'm not as high on: QB Osweiler, CB T.Wade, OL Stephenson, OL Mosley, DE Massaquoi, DT Randall, TE Lad.Green
I really like ALL of the WR left A LOT....this WR class is really deep, we better get 2....my favs for this pick though are DE Bequette and RB Gray and some speed at WR in Adams and Wright...would love to somehow get 2 of those, maybe I'll try a trade up from 139 with the 7th rounder if they're still all on the board when I pick...lots of value left and I somehow regret having spend those 2 mid rounders to trade up....but Sanu was worth it, I think...Vikings GM told me he had a trade set up 1 pick after me and also offered a trade to the Titans for Sanu, so at least the timing was right to go get him
What are your favs? How would you rank my board?
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I would go with- DE Bequette. You've done alot for the offense but the Browns could use a DE and an OLB.
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I agree. Hard to go wrong with a DE who got 10sacks, 10TFL, 5FF last year.
Criner and Pead are not bad options if you continue to pick offense.
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My favorite guys (in order) from your list (excluding the guys you don't like.. it's not my mock) are:
1. WR Juron Criner 2. CB Ron Brooks 3. S Brandon Taylor 4. WR Jarius Wright 5. DE Malik Jackson 6. DE Jake Bequette 7. WR Joe Adams 8. S Trenton Robinson
This is a tough decision. Though they're my favorite two guys I think you can add more value to the team skipping Criner and Brooks after having already added Sanu and Ron's teammate.
I'm assuming Devon Wylie is still available? Three slot receivers left that I like plus Hilton. I say that can hold off till the fifth.
Of course, you don't have a RB yet and looks like they're dropping like flies. I was tempted to say take one of the DEs if they're still available when your pick comes up, but I think the value on Pead is too high and our need at RB too great. Hard to argue that a backup/rotational DE would add more value than a guy who would be our starting RB. If Pead is gone, I'd just skip it until the comps start to roll in... one of Poole, Tubby's guy Baker, Herron, Ganaway, Creer, Bailey, or Ford.
Two guys who might be able to start as rookies at S are tough to pass up, as well. I guess this would be my order from that list as far as targets go:
1. RB Isaiah Pead 2. S Brandon Taylor 3. DE Jake Bequette 4. DE Malik Jackson 5. FS Trenton Robinson 6. WR Jarius Wright 7. WR Joe Adams (7.5 WR Devon Wylie) 8. CB Ron Brooks 9. WR Juron Criner
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I assume nobody likes Cyrus Gray?
He's the last "complete" RB imho....Pead comes close...not really convinced of Baker, who looks like a short yardage RB only...Hillman is worth a flyer, but is a change of pace only imho, Herron is not a good scheme fit (poor receiver), Ganaway cant catch and is meh to begin with so he's off my board...from a need-BPA view Gray makes the most sense...Gray was even used as a slot receiver and knows the WCO, so he's a scheme fit
I will probably have to punt WR until the 6th round comps, but will maybe take one if I can't get both Gray and Bequette...S is another need that has to wait...it's a shame that I still have to look our for needs on the 3rd day, should have really filled some more holes in FA...especially OLB was very doable...looks like Fujita/Maiava have to play opposite Gocong again next year
Read his profile from draftscout and tell me what's NOT to like? All I've seen and read about him tells me he is a smart RB who knows situations well and plays accordingly...
Inside: Lacks great size for running inside but owns a compact build with relatively thick upper body and strong legs. Runs hard every carry, side-hops to find creases inside and usually falls forward for an extra yard. Bulls through arm tackles to find the end zone or first down. Holds ball high and tight in close quarters. Lines up at fullback in short-yardage situations, churns legs and lowers pads to pick up tough yardage. Won't move piles at the next level, but can bounce off them to keep moving if allowed to.
Outside: Patient stretch runner, presses line but waits for a crease before heading upfield or cutting inside a block. Has enough straight-line speed to be a breakaway threat once past the second level. Sets up defender with a quick cut to either side without dancing, though he loses his balance when brain moves faster than his feet. Uses stiff-arm to hold off oncoming inside-out tacklers. Puts ball in outside hand on runs to either side. Improving his instincts and burst, able to avoid tacklers in the hole and turn on the jets once seeing open field. Waits too long to make a cut on some stretch runs, allowing inside-out defenders to get a hold of him.
Breaking tackles: Not the strongest back in the class, but difficult to bring down in the open field because his balance, active legs and strong upper-body allows him to run through arm tackles. Shows some shifty hips in space, can cut inside or stop short to break the ankles of would-be tacklers. Success as kick returner comes from quick cuts in open field and straight-line speed, also tough enough to bounce off poor tackle attempts and keep feet moving.
Blocking: Does more than get in the way as a pass protector. Stands up to linebackers in the backfield and will deliver a punch on quarterback draws. Lacks the size and tenacity to sustain, however. Willing to take a hit on play-fakes up the middle to protect the quarterback.
Receiving: Uses as slot receiver at times during his career because of his receiving skills, but mostly catches dump-offs in his current role. A threat on screen passes due to his speed and strength in traffic. Dances after the catch at times, does not show immediate acceleration once stopped. Inconsistent adjusting to poor throws, must secure the pass before making a move.
Intangibles: Sherman referred to Gray as a "guy you want to marry your daughter" because of his attitude and work ethic on and off the field. Accepts whatever role he is given on the team, supports teammates who may get more touches. "We" player, deflects praise to teammates.
EDIT: Broncos just picked Osweiler 108th
Pick # 108 Broncos (from Jets) - Brock Osweiler, QB, Arizona State
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I think that Gray would be a fit for us from what little I know of him. We definitely have a huge, gaping hole at RB ...... so we better fill it somehow.
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I wouldn't be upset with the Gray pick. Good call on Herron and scheme, he was never in Saine's class catching the ball. I disagree with you on Baker though. He ran sub-4.4 40 at his pro day and averaged 5 YPC while playing in the B1G. Quote:
I will probably have to punt WR until the 6th round comps, but will maybe take one if I can't get both Gray and Bequette...S is another need that has to wait...it's a shame that I still have to look our for needs on the 3rd day, should have really filled some more holes in FA...especially OLB was very doable...looks like Fujita/Maiava have to play opposite Gocong again next year
Well, you did trade away a 4th and a 5th which could have been those guys to move up for Sanu. Could have just taken Blackmon in the first and a CB in the 2nd-4th. This draft is so loaded at WR, CB, and RB it's unreal.
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Claiborne was pure BPA but it helped the decision that there was ample of WR and RB depth...more than outside CB imho...lot's of those guys aren't good press fits...it's easier playing off coverage than learning press, press-bail I don't see so many outside CBs...Fleming and Dennard are really the only high round CBs who project to the outside and did well in press....even Kirkpatrick who projects to do well but didn't play much press in College...Norman, L.Johnson, Bentley, Bolden in the middle rounds, sure...and there are plenty of Dimitri Patterson-like CBs who will start inside and can develop as a #2...but day 1 ready guys on the outside in our scheme? Slim pickings imho...lots more options for Tampa 2 or other Zone schemes though, that's right...but I mock the Browns, right? Back to RB: Baker had a 3.9yd AVG and he caught 5 (!!) passes last year and 3 (!!) last season...Gray's AVG was consistently over 5 the last 2 seasons and he caught 30+ passes the past 2 season each...if he would have left last season, he'd have been a Top 100 lock...in terms of consistency and scheme fit it's not even close imho...think someone will buy low, as Gray played through a shoulder issue and gave away some carries to Christine Michael (great name btw  ) and the fact that RB depth charts around the league are crowded makes RBs drop even more in the draft... I think I talked myself into Gray due to position need and scarcity the rest of the draft (for what we need)  and I really, really LOVE Bequette, Adams, Wright...but we need a RB more than a RDE or slot WR for 2012...long term I think Bequette can play RDE..damn I want both somehow....I can trade up to 126/127 range with 139 and 211...slot WR will be a target for comp 6th as I think 1 or more of Matthews, Wylie, Page, D.Jones, Fuller, Posey, Streeter will still be there....Coale, White, Graham, Boykin, Maze, Brazill, L.Lewis and Edwards also as 7th round options....incredible WR depth....just another argument not to take Blackmon at 4
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4th round:
Pick # 96 Rams - Travis Lewis, LB, Oklahoma Pick # 97 Bengals (from Colts) – Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma Pick # 98 Vikings - James-Michael Johnson, LB, Nevada Pick # 99 Texans (from Bucs via Eagles) - Demario Davis, ILB, Arkansas State Pick # 100 Titans (from Browns) - Terrell Manning, OLB, NC State Pick # 101 Jaguars - Robert Turbin, RB, Utah State Pick # 102 Redskins - Greg Childs, WR, Arkansas Pick # 103 Dolphins - Marvin Jones, WR, Cal Pick # 104 Panthers - Leonard Johnson, CB, Iowa State Pick # 105 Bills - Keenan Robinson, OLB, Texas Pick # 106 Seahawks – LaMichael James, RB, Oregon Pick # 107 Chiefs - Dwight Bentley, CB, ULL Pick # 108 Broncos (from Jets) - Brock Osweiler, QB, Arizona State Pick # 109 Redskins (from Raiders) - Brandon Mosley, OT, Auburn Pick # 110 Chargers - Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati Pick # 111 Bears - James Brown, OT, Troy Pick # 112 Cardinals - Malik Jackson, DE, Tennessee Pick # 113 Cowboys – Philip Blake, C/G, Baylor Pick # 114 Eagles - Joe Adams, WR, Arkansas Pick # 115 Titans - T.Y. Hilton, WR, Florida International Pick # 116 Bengals – Brandon Taylor, S, LSU Pick # 117 Lions - Josh Kaddu, OLB, Oregon Pick # 118 Browns (from Falcons) - Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M
1a CB Claiborne 1b RT J.Martin 2a QB Weeden 2b WR Sanu 4 RB C.Gray
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So Dj, how about a post with some mid-draft thoughts about what has transpired so far.
You took Claiborne at #4. Seeing how the draft has fallen would you choose one of the other guys? I am torn about which way we should go with this pick. Who we decide to take here will really shape the rest of the draft. I would certainly be more than fine with Mo but would love to get one of the offensive play makers as well.
Any regrets on trading up to get Sanu? I am not a Sanu fan and I certainly would not have traded up for him. Are you that sold on Sanu that you would give up 3(?) picks to go get him?
I look at round 4 and see a lot of Wr's that I like. I would not want to wait that long to upgrade the receiver corp but I would certainly look to take a 2nd Wr in round 4.
Anybody that you wanted that got snagged right before your pick?
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First off, I have a trade in place with the Pats at 126 for 139 and 211...I will pick Bequette if he makes it there I really love Sanu and wanted either him or DE Curry somewhere in the 2nd...Sanu is a more polished version of Little and at worst he'll become Cribbs imho but I think he has Colston/Nicks-upside, so need and ceiling-floor led me to him...we need speed at WR but we need an outside upgrade over Massa more than a slot upgrade over Norwood imho...Curry and Sanu really were my 2 BPAs since pick 22 to be honest, I picked Martin out of sheer need as I don't like Adams and wasn't sure if I can get Schwartz at 67...he did last til 72, so in hindsight I would have picked Sanu at 22, Weeden at 37 and would have missed out on Curry since he went before my deal...I would not have done the trade and would have taken Schwartz at 67 and probably Turbin or Gray at 100 and Bequette at 118...I would have missed out on both Sanu and Curry and that would have probably $%&@ me off...maybe I would have traded up for Schwartz then Which one would you like better: Actual: 1a CB Claiborne 1b RT Martin 2a QB Weeden 2b WR Sanu 4 RB Gray 4b DE Bequette (probable) or hindsight: 1a CB Claiborne 1b WR Sanu 2a QB Weeden 3 RT Schwartz 4a RB Turbin/Gray 4b DE Bequette (probable) I have only 4 comp picks left in my actual mock but would have the high 5th (WR Criner, J.Wright, D.Jones, Matthews or FS Robinson or DT Howard, Harris) and an extra 7th in my hindsight or maybe not since I probably would have traded back up into the 2nd to secure Schwartz Right now I like my actual better because I got Sanu for better value pick 4: For me it was always either Claiborne or Tannehill....I just couldn't get myself committed to Tannehill, probably because I had Weeden higher and closer to him than most...but also because I like the Weeden gamble more than a full blown committment to Tannehill...I think selecting Weeden at 37 doesn't stop us from going after another QB in the 1st next draft I like both Richardson and Blackmon and would have no problems if we go that way...but Heckert better has a sound plan going forward...the problem for me really was that I didn't get off my 22nd pick...I wanted to trade down and THEN select Sanu/Curry/McClellin/D.Martin/J.Martin...I really don't like the value of most of the other 10-20 names slotted there...mostly underachievers or red flag filled guys...too high a bust percentage I really would have liked to move down from either 4 or 22 to extract some additional value...and then go get the targets in the 40 to 120 range with that additional value I think that were enough mid-draft thoughts  I will look to add speed at WR and hope Page lasts till the 6th round comp picks...I might also add a punter but will go mostly BPA from now on as it doesn't make much sense to draft for need at 200+
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Your choices just reinforce to me that I don't want us to pick Claiborne at 4.
You realize those are the same drafts with only Martin and Schwartz switched, right?
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If you change your hindsight #22 pick to Kendall Wright who was available I would take that one. I think he can be the outside seed upgrade and play the DeSean Jackson role.
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Good luck finding a day 1 ready CB that can play press...and that's what we need too or do you feel fine with Patterson 16 games on the outside (Brown is a rhetorical question and he's useless inside, too stiff/slow)...and let's hope Skrine holds up playing 60% of the snaps at Nickel-CB...and god forbid somebody goes down of those 3....we're looking at mid round rooks starting...or back to 33yo Sheldon
Again, I'm ok with most options at 4...it's all about how you play and handle the rest of the draft anyway...but without hindsight I value QB and CB over RB and WR..I would have preferred a small trade down and take whoever was left but I didn't get any offers, so I went BPA
As for Wright...I think he's somewhat overrated because of Wallace's and Desean's success...both were not drafted in the 1st for a reason btw....people want a speed option so badly that they forget that we haven't even 2 chain movers for the bread and butter underneath stuff...outside players have more value than inside guys...I know many consider Wright an outside guy too and I'm sure he can develop into one...but day 1 Sanu will look better on the outside than Wright, who did most of his damage inside at Baylor btw...he's not as polished as some might think he is
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Boykin? Dennard? Brooks?
Kirkpatrick if he fell to 22?
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How would you handle the contracts of Haden and Claiborne after their rookie deals are over? I can't see being able to keep both happy moneywise.
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How would you handle the contracts of Haden and Claiborne after their rookie deals are over? I can't see being able to keep both happy moneywise.
Well, if we're not paying a franchise DE, WR, or QB, then it shouldn't be a problem!
I don't get the idea that we shouldn't take a good player just because they'll be too expensive.
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How would you handle the contracts of Haden and Claiborne after their rookie deals are over? I can't see being able to keep both happy moneywise.
Haden will be a FA in 2015 and Claiborn in 2016
So, that's a "problem" 4 years down the road...we will have an elite CB tandem for 4 years, that's as long as it gets in the NFL today
Whoever plays better you re-sign and look to trade the other or franchise tag Haden for a 5th season together and then keep 1 and let the other go (should result into a high comp pick if they both keep playing good)
I don't see it as much of a problem at all...we could even sign both to big deals...as long as they're good...good players always have value
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Boykin? Dennard? Brooks?
Kirkpatrick if he fell to 22?
I like Kirkpatrick but he didn't play a lot of man..but should grow into it given his size...
Boykin, Dennard, Brooks...I like them all, but they are #2/slot guys, Dmitri Patterson types...Boykin and Dennard have a shot holding up outside but Brooks played almost exclusively inside at LSU
We would have to invest high in CB anyway...and I opted to pick the ~10th RB (Gray) and not draft Richardson and instead took the best CB instead of drafting the 16th CB in the 4th...CBs ALWAYS are in higher demand
value value value...it's all about value when you work a draft...picking Claiborne early gave me better value at RB later: best CB and 10th RB > best RB + 16th CB
Anticipate and tackle the high value positions 1st...THEN collect value at other positions
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Wow, total bummer....the 49ers picked DE Bequette at 125, 1 pick before my trade up spot 
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Wow, total bummer....the 49ers picked DE Bequette at 125, 1 pick before my trade up spot
He would have been a nice get there. I still like the way you are steering through this. Many of us that ever played fantasy football know how drafts can shake out much different than we thought they would. That's not always a bad thing either.
What are you thinking about doing next? Any intriguing DEs or OLBs or does best player available take you another way?
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Thanks for the encouraging words  Been away for a day but here's the update....I let the board come to me at #139 and lots of my targets have been picked late 4th/early 5th...at the end it came down to DT Howard and FS T.Robinson and I picked Robinson....after missing out on Curry and Bequette for DE due to other glaring needs I made sure I get one of my 3rd day favs..I liked Robinson early in the process and he did nothing to second guess myself, to the contrary he reportedly had a strong SR Bowl week, both practice and game and was 1 of the leaders of the Spartans' Top 10 D Robinson is one fo the few pure coverage/deep half FS in this class and could be a nice complement to Ward...reports on Trenton's strengths/weaknesses vary heavily...some say he isn't a good tackler, others say he's pretty good at, but all agree that he's a willing tackler and that's at least the basic requirement for any S....some questioned his speed, but a good 4.54 forty (2nd fastest among S at the combine) and a decent 4.15 shuttle pretty much shut that up A few "scouting" reports: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/trent-robinson?id=2532939http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1723480/trenton-robinsonhttp://www.sidelinescouting.com/rankings/2012/s/trenton-robinson/http://draftace.com/blog/2012/04/14/trenton-robinson-scouting-report/Update: 4th round: Pick # 96 Rams - Travis Lewis, LB, Oklahoma Pick # 97 Bengals (from Colts) – Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma Pick # 98 Vikings - James-Michael Johnson, LB, Nevada Pick # 99 Texans (from Bucs via Eagles) - Demario Davis, ILB, Arkansas State Pick # 100 Titans (from Browns) - Terrell Manning, OLB, NC State Pick # 101 Jaguars - Robert Turbin, RB, Utah State Pick # 102 Redskins - Greg Childs, WR, Arkansas Pick # 103 Dolphins - Marvin Jones, WR, Cal Pick # 104 Panthers - Leonard Johnson, CB, Iowa State Pick # 105 Bills - Keenan Robinson, OLB, Texas Pick # 106 Seahawks – LaMichael James, RB, Oregon Pick # 107 Chiefs - Dwight Bentley, CB, ULL Pick # 108 Broncos (from Jets) - Brock Osweiler, QB, Arizona State Pick # 109 Redskins (from Raiders) - Brandon Mosley, OT, Auburn Pick # 110 Chargers - Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati Pick # 111 Bears - James Brown, OT, Troy Pick # 112 Cardinals - Malik Jackson, DE, Tennessee Pick # 113 Cowboys – Philip Blake, C, Baylor Pick # 114 Eagles - Joe Adams, WR, Arkansas Pick # 115 Titans - T.Y. Hilton, WR, Florida International Pick # 116 Bengals – Brandon Taylor, S, LSU Pick # 117 Lions - Josh Kaddu, LB, Oregon Pick # 118 Browns (from Falcons) - Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M Pick # 119 Steelers - Trevin Wade, CB, Arizona Pick # 120 Broncos – Tank Carder, LB, TCU Pick # 121 Texans - Senio Kelemete, OG, Washington Pick # 122 Saints - Ron Brooks, CB, LSU Pick # 123 Patriots (from Packers) - Jarius Wright, WR, Arkansas Pick # 124 Bills (from Ravens) - Ladarius Green, TE, Louisiana-Lafayette Pick # 125 49ers - Jake Bequette, DE, Arkansas Pick # 126 Patriots - Trevor Guyton, DE, California Pick # 127 Giants - Lucas Nix, OG, Pittsburgh cPick # 128 Vikings - Antonio Allen, S, USC cPick # 129 Raiders - Tony Bergstrom, OT, Utah cPick # 130 Ravens - Juron Criner, WR, Arizona cPick # 131 Giants - Vick Ballard, RB, Mississippi State cPick # 132 Packers - DeQuan Menzie, CB/S, Alabama cPick # 133 Packers - Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin cPick # 134 Vikings - Ronnie Hillman, RB, San Diego State cPick # 135 Cowboys - Junior Hemingway, WR, Michigan 5th round: Pick # 136 Bengals (from Colts) – Audie Cole, LB, NC State Pick # 137 Broncos (from Rams) - Duke Ihenacho, S, San Jose State Pick # 138 Vikings - Rishard Matthews, WR, Nevada Pick # 139 Browns - Trenton Robinson, S, Michigan State Pick # 140 Bucs - Phillip Thomas, S, Syracuse Pick # 141 Redskins - David Molk, C, Michigan Pick # 142 Jaguars - Andrew Datko, OT, FSU Pick # 143 Panthers - Kheeston Randall, DT, Texas Pick # 144 Bills - Russell Wilson, QB, Wisconsin Pick # 145 Dolphins - Michael Egnew, TE, Mizzou Opinions? Criticism? Feel free...
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I'd be very happy with Robinson in the fifth. He was one of the three smoothest DBs at the combine in drills, and I like how he caught the ball. When he jumped it seemed purposeful and not obligatory. Nice pick.
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i'd be bummed on missing out on Bequette as well, but a nice recovery to get Robinson who is both at a need position and a good value there.
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5th round is complete, 6th already started 10-12 picks a day now:
Pick # 136 Bengals (from Colts) – Audie Cole, LB, NC State Pick # 137 Broncos (from Rams) - Duke Ihenacho, S, San Jose State Pick # 138 Vikings - Rishard Matthews, WR, Nevada Pick # 139 Browns - Trenton Robinson, S, Michigan State Pick # 140 Bucs - Phillip Thomas, S, Syracuse Pick # 141 Redskins - David Molk, C, Michigan Pick # 142 Jaguars - Andrew Datko, OT, FSU Pick # 143 Panthers - Kheeston Randall, DT, Texas Pick # 144 Bills - Russell Wilson, QB, Wisconsin Pick # 145 Dolphins - Michael Egnew, TE, Mizzou Pick # 146 Chiefs - Donald Stephenson, OT, Oklahoma Pick # 147 Bills (from Seahawks) - Tommy Streeter, WR, Miami Pick # 148 Raiders - Hebron Fangupo, DT, BYU Pick # 149 Chargers - Kyle Wilber, LB, Wake Forest Pick # 150 Bears - Jaye Howard, DT, Florida Pick # 151 49ers (from Cardinals) - Devon Wylie, WR, Fresno State Pick # 152 Cowboys - Brandon Hardin, S, Oregon State Pick # 153 Eagles - Nate Potter, OT, Boise State Pick # 154 Jets - Chris Rainey, RB, Florida Pick # 155 Titans - Josh Leribeus, OG, SMU Pick # 156 Bengals - Justin Bethel, S, Presbyterian Pick # 157 Falcons - Matt McCants, OT, UAB Pick # 158 Lions - Jonathan Massaquoi, DE, Troy Pick # 159 Steelers - Jarrett Boykin, WR, Virginia Tech Pick # 160 Titans (from Broncos via Browns) - Akiem Hicks, DT, Regina Pick # 161 Texans - Tom Compton, OT, South Dakota Pick # 162 Saints - Marcus Forston, DT, Miami Pick # 163 Packers - Matt Reynolds, OT, BYU Pick # 164 Ravens - Markus Zusevics, OT, Iowa Pick # 165 49ers - Joe Looney, OG, Wake Forest Pick # 166 Bengals (from Patriots) - Ryan Lindley, QB, SD State Pick # 167 Giants - Emmanuel Acho, LB, Texas cPick # 168 Raiders - Miles Burris, LB, San Diego State cPick # 169 Ravens - Terrance Ganaway, RB, Baylor cPick # 170 Colts - Asa Jackson, CB, Cal Poly
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Pick # 171 Rams - Bryan Anger, P, California Pick # 172 Eagles (from Colts) - Jack Crawford, DE, Penn State Pick # 173 Redskins (from Vikings) - Edwin Baker, RB, MSU Pick # 174 Bucs - Brad Smelley, FB, Alabama Pick # 175 Vikings (from Browns) - Brett Roy, DT, Nevada
Still available:
WR: Page, K.Martin, D.Jones, Fuller, Posey, Coale, Benford, Cunningham, J.White, Maze, Talley, G.Robinson, L.Lewis, TJ Graham, Edwards
OL: Adcock, Carmon, Saulsberry, R.Miller, Watkins
DT: DaJ.Harris, Meatoga, Jean-Baptiste, T.Robertson, Anunoby
DE: Vernon, Alexander, Fugger, J.Smith, J.Miller
LB: Trevathan, T.Nielsen, B.Marshall, B.Lindsey (DE/OLB)
QB: Foles, Coleman, Moore
RB: Poole, Herron, A.Thomas
CB: Harris, Greenwood, Fletcher, Judie, Prater, Bolden, Tandy, Sensabaugh, Golden
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I'd definitely grab Adcock at this point. He looked like a very good pass blocking OT all year long. I understand some of the issues between going from a shotgun spread to a prostyle for OL, but I can't believe he's not worth a gamble for at least depth in the 6th round.
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Page, Martin, Coale, Maze, Graham all seem like fits at WR. Is Owusu from Stanford still available? Martin is a guy they've already brought in, so he would naturally be a possibility.
Bummer there are no decent LBs left. I think Trevathon is overrated.
Bolden could be a steal... really pushed down by injuries probably would have been a 2nd-rounder if he wasn't injured this year.
Is Kourtnei Brown still available at DE?
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I wanted Zusevics for OL depth, but he was already picked, so Adcock is a possibility, but I'm even higher on Saulsberry, who is very versatile (can and has played any position except LT) and underrated imho 2 reports on him for those who are interested: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1632352/quentin-saulsberryhttp://www.sidelinescouting.com/rankings/2012/c/quentin-saulsberry/Thus Adcock is my no2 OL, but I like him too....lots of WR I still like and would take a flyer on this late...really like Harris the FSU CB, perfect slot/dime CB with no2 upside down the road, good man CB that tackles...his 4.68 forty hopefully pushes him to me (6.81 3cone and 4.07 shuttle...he's athletic)...Bolden is the CB version of Broyles but I doubt he makes it to my picks...not much left for the front 7, so I might secure OLB Trevathan with 1 of those picks if he lasts
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Yeah, both K.Brown and Owusu still around...you have anything on them? Haven't been on my radar much
I agree that I should look for speed now at WR...but damn, it'll be tough to pass on D.Jones, Posey or Fuller if they're still on the board
I'm torn on Trevathan...it's hard not to like him, very productive (I think 9 FFs last 2 seasons) but he reportedly struggles in coverage and is undersized to begin with...in a passing league that's not so good
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I haven't really seen a lot of either of those guys. I just know that Owusu was productive at Stanford with a TON of speed. He's been getting some buzz on a bunch of different outlets as being somewhat underrated.
Kourtnei Brown was a reserve DE behind Andre Branch and Rennie Moore, but look at this week he had against UNC:
10/24/2011 - WEEK 8 ACC DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Kourtnei Brown, Clemson, DE, Sr., 6-6, 255, Charlotte, N.C. Brown had two defensive returns for touchdowns in Clemson's 59-38 win over North Carolina. He made a leaping interception and returned it 20 yards for a touchdown to give Clemson a 24-10 lead, and picked up a fumble and ran 26 yards for a score in the third quarter, making him the first Clemson defensive player since 1954 to score two touchdowns in the same game. He was only the third FBS player to score two touchdowns by interception return and fumble return in the same game in the last 12 years. Later, Brown had his hands in on a third turnover as he deflected a pass that was intercepted by a teammate. He was also credited with two tackles. Brown was named National Defensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Foundation. - ACC football
Shows a ton of athleticism. Deflected or intercepted at least 2 passes in that game and a scoop and score as a backup college DE? He only had 2 sacks this year, so he wasn't a key member of their defense, but if you want to talk about a guy with a lot of potential, he seems to be one. Maybe he's a 7th-round (or 7th-comp) but he's piqued my interest.
I thought you had Posey completely off your board, so I didn't mention him. I think he would be quite a value at the end of the 6th(!). Remember how you were propping up Denarius Moore as a guy who lacked production due to crappy QB play? I have to say that Posey fits this as well. He was suspended for so long because of some stupid tattoos, came back and played the first game with seemingly no rust at all. The guy gets open all the time and catches just about everything with those Mickey Mouse gloves. Hi size and speed and ability to get open reminds me somewhat of Victor Cruz. The reports i read from the senior bowl said he was as good as anybody out there (at least on the north squad). He'd be my personal top WR target on that list as a slot guy.
If we've already got Little and Sanu, I don't think Dwight Jones and Fuller bring a lot to the team. Actually, I don't like Fuller at all. Drops too many passes. Not very quick. He's big, but that's about it.
Only saw one Kentucky game (on the SEC channel? or CBS Sports Network? whichever has the 'SEC Express') watching Trevathon, but he was very average and looks really small on the field. He was in on a number of tackles but was far from a difference maker in that game. Every time he'd either made the tackle or help out on one, the announcer would say "...Danny Trevathon" and I'd be thinking "What'd I miss? There was nothing special about that at all."
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I loved Owusu, Stanford was a far better team with him, and Luck had real chemistry with him. 4.38 speed, decent size, and good hands. He has had concussions the past 2 years, otherwise he is a second rounder. I would drop a 6th or seventh on him in a heartbeat, if he wants to play, he is a good player. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1631918/chris-owusu
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